The sole House race without an incumbent, the 48th District, favored the candidate with strong political ties.

50th District

Incumbent Charles Smiley, D-Burton, was well ahead of
Republican challenger Miles Gadola.

"We worked very hard
throughout the entire campaign," Smiley said. "We had a lot of
volunteers."

Smiley, who watched the election
with his staff at his home in Burton, said he plans to continue to push
bills to support veterans and improve funding for schools and municipalities.

Gadola, who served as a Genesee County commissioner for 10 years, could not be reached for comment

51st
District

In a rematch of two men who faced off in a special election for the seat this year, state Rep.
Joe Graves, R-Argentine Township, appeared om his way to defeated Democrat Steven Losey for a second time.

"He's
a nice guy," Graves said about Losey. "He's just wrong on the issues."

Losey could not be reached for comment.

Graves said he'll continue to work to improve public safety and education.

"It's
always humbling to see the results and I appreciate [the voter's] support,"
Graves said. "I'll continue working for them in Lansing."

49th
District

Rep. Jim Ananich, D-Flint, was well
ahead of Republican challenger Robert Daunt,

Ananich
led Daunt by almost 10,00 votes.

"I'm
happy to win my second term," Ananich said. "I'm glad my constituents are happy
with the work I'm doing."

Ananich
said Daunt is a gentleman and he has nothing but respect for him.